The Open Source Packing List

It's in Github Task List flavored markdown and MIT Licensed, so pretty easy to fork & personalise for your next trip.

This list is suited for city trips, conferences and <=10 day holidays.

I used to always forget something so I started keeping track and after evolving it for some years, I now have some more peace of mind. Perhaps it works for you too : )

Tips

• Keep a spare of all toiletry items so you can just keep that bag in your suitcase.
• Nothing beats printing and checking these with a pen ; )
• Calculations are rounded up : )
• If you miss anything, fork it.
• If you think others will miss it too, send a pull request!

For added packing-speed, there's a section per bag

The carry-on

• Bank identifier
• Book / Kindle
• Chewing gum to pop ears
• Coins to buy {hours_flight} / 3 .5l bottles of water after security check
• Copy of passport, alarm numbers
• Earplugs to defend against noisy passengers
• {hours_flight} / 2 Granola bar
• Headset
• Laptop
• Magazine
• Passport
• Pen & Paper
• Phone charger
• Present for host
• Sunglasses
• Tablet

The suitcase

• Backpack
• Beach towel
• Belt
• Ducktape
• Extra pair of shoes
• Flipflops
• Gloves
• Hat
• Gym outfit
• Gym equipment
• Party-trousers
• Plastic bag for loundry / to sit on wet stuff
• Coffee Gear: aeropress. filters. grinder. cup. {num_days} * {num_people} * {shots_per_day:-3} * 12grams of beans
• Power cords extension socket with USB ports + Universeral Power Adapter
• Car power adapter USB
• Raincoat
• Speakers
• Sunscreen
• Swimming shorts
• Swiss knife with some tools
• {num_days} * 1 Boxershorts
• {num_days} * 1 Socks
• {num_days} * 1 T-Shirts
• {num_days} / 3 Shorts
• {num_days} / 3 Sweaters
• {num_days} / 3 Trousers
• {num_days} / 7 Towels

The toiletry bag

• Condoms (just for party-tricks ofc)
• Deodorant 100ml
• Earplugs
• Hairgel 100ml
• Ibuprofen
• Nail clipper
• Patches / Iodine / Small scissor
• Stomatch control / Rennie
• Showergel 100ml
• Fungi repellent
• Swabs
• Mouthguard
• Toothbrush & paste
• Transparent plastic bag for small liquids
• Vitamin supplements

Before I leave

• Charge additional phone battery / Kindle / Tablet / Camera
• Check bank account balance
• Check insurance
• Check public transportation (issues on) route
• Check weather
• Check time difference
• Check-in online, write down times & Terminal nr. Use http://seatguru.com to find the best seats for your flightnr.
• Cleanup wallet. Check if creditcard is in there and you know it's PIN code.
• Enable ATM access in foreign country if needed
• Find out what's a cheap way to have internet there
• Notify neighbors, arrange for caretaking of garbage, plants, pets, mail
• Shave and clip nails, so you don't have to abroad
• Take care of pending (E)Mail. Set vacation responder. Make sure collegues know what's what
• Weigh bags if in doubt. Make sure Carry-on fits inside luggage when not checking in any.

When I leave

• Get foreign cash
• Unplug chords
• Lock all windows/doors
• Kill temperature

License

Copyright (c) 2013 Kevin van Zonneveld, http://kvz.io
Licensed under MIT: http://kvz.io/licenses/LICENSE-MIT

Edit over at https://github.com/kvz/packing-list/
Discuss over at https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=5518382